Digital Media and Lexical Innovation: How Online Platforms Shape Modern English Vocabulary

EasyChair Preprint 14697

Abstract

In the digital age, online platforms have become pivotal in shaping modern English vocabulary through lexical innovation. This paper examines how digital media, including social media, forums, and blogs, contributes to the evolution of English vocabulary. By analyzing linguistic trends and case studies of new words and phrases that have emerged in digital contexts, this study highlights the mechanisms through which online platforms influence language change. The paper explores the roles of user-generated content, viral communication, and digital communities in driving lexical innovation. It also addresses the implications of these changes for language standardization and the broader impact on linguistic diversity. The findings reveal that digital media not only accelerates the spread of new vocabulary but also plays a significant role in its adoption and normalization. This research provides insights into the dynamic interplay between technology and language, offering a comprehensive understanding of how contemporary English vocabulary is continuously reshaped by digital interactions.

Keyphrases: English language, digital media, language change, lexical innovation

@booklet{EasyChair:14697,
  author    = {Muskan Khan},
  title     = {Digital Media and Lexical Innovation: How Online Platforms Shape Modern English Vocabulary},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14697},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}